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Disney on Broadway Exhibit, Paint by Numbers and More Returning to 2026 EPCOT Festival of the Arts

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Art Returns! Disney on Broadway Exhibit, Paint-by-Number Mural, and More Confirmed for 2026 EPCOT Festival of the Arts

Get ready to ignite your creativity! Disney has announced the return of several fan-favorite offerings for the 2026 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts, which will celebrate the visual, culinary, and performing arts from January 16 until February 23, 2026.

Leading the lineup of returning hits is a fascinating exhibit celebrating the magic of Disney’s theatrical history.

Related-2026 EPCOT Festival of the Arts Dates & Offerings Revealed

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Broadway Spotlight: ‘Once Upon a Stage’ Exhibit Returns

Theater fans rejoice! Once Upon a Stage: The Magic of DISNEY ON BROADWAY will return for the 2026 festival. This stunning exhibit, which debuted last year in CommuniCore Hall, gives guests an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the dazzling artistry that goes into Disney’s stage productions.

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Guests can explore real costumes, props, and artifacts from classic and contemporary Disney Broadway shows, including Aladdin, The Lion King, Beauty and the Beast, Newsies, and Frozen. It’s a spectacular tribute to the performing arts that you won’t want to miss.

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Interactive Favorites and Culinary Creativity

The festival is packed with opportunities for guests to become part of the art, with many beloved interactive experiences confirmed for 2026:

  • Expression Section: A Paint by Number Mural: Leave your mark on a massive, collaborative mural that changes color and imagery daily.
  • Animation Academy: Learn to sketch a favorite Disney character from a professional animator.
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  • Artful Photo Ops: Step right into life-sized recreations of famous artworks for unique photos.
  • Figment’s Brush with the Masters Scavenger Hunt: Help Figment find his way through classic masterpieces hidden around World Showcase.
  • Visual Art in Performance: Watch in awe as artists create masterpieces right before your eyes in minutes.
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In addition to the hands-on fun, guests can look forward to the return of the Wonderful Walk of Colorful Cuisine food stroll, Chalk Full of Character drawings, chalk art galleries, and a variety of live music performances throughout the park.

And of course, no EPCOT festival is complete without delicious eats! The critically-acclaimed Food Studios will return, blending beautiful presentation with incredible flavor, alongside numerous galleries for purchasing original artwork for sale.

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New for 2026: Disney Lorcana Activities

Adding a new layer of artistic fun to the festival, guests can check out brand-new activities centered around the Disney Lorcana Trading Card Game. These events will showcase the beautiful artwork featured on the collectible cards and offer fun for the whole family.

Make sure to mark your calendars! The celebration of the arts runs for over a month, giving you plenty of time to explore every creative corner of the park.

Food & Beverage Guide for 2025 Jollywood Nights at Hollywood Studios

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A Foodie’s Guide to Disney Jollywood Nights 2025: Savor the Season at Hollywood Studios!

‘Tis the season to be jolly here at Walt Disney World Resort, and there’s no better way to kick off this festive season than celebrating at Disney Jollywood Nights, coming soon to Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Get ready to deck the halls with all kinds of foodie delights, unique to this separately ticketed event. For the third year, enjoy this mistletoe-tally special celebration, available on select nights from November 8 through December 22, 2025.

Related-New Food & Beverage Revealed for 2025 Jollywood Nights

Food & Beverage Guide for 2025 Jollywood Nights at Hollywood Studios

The most wonderful time of the year wouldn’t be complete without the perfect holiday snacks, and this year’s event features a jaw-dropping 82 exclusive bites—with more than 35 being brand new! That’s a whole lot of holiday cheer to eat your way through! Let’s dive in!

Related-NEW Character Meet & Greets Coming to 2025 Jollywood Nights 

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  Food Items: 

  • Birria Taco: Shredded beef and Monterey Jack served with a beef consommé 
  • Cauliflower Taco: Fried cauliflower dusted with chili-lime seasoning on top of a corn tortilla with diced onions, cilantro, and plant-based chipotle cashew crema (Plant-based) 
  • Empanadas with Street Corn: Chicken empanadas served with street corn salad topped with chili peppers, lime, and cotija 
  • Yuca con Chicharrón: Fried pork belly, yuca fries, red pickled onions, and chili-lime seasoning with a yellow pepper aïoli 
  • Taco ‘bout a Holiday Cookie!: Cranberry cheesecake-filled chocolate cookies dipped in cranberry-white chocolate topped with pistachio whipped cream, gold crispy pearls, chocolate holly leaf décor, and holiday sprinkles 
  • Mexican Hot Cocoa Cheesecake: Holiday chocolate cookie streusel, whipped cinnamon-chocolate cheesecake, and spiced whipped cream topped with a sprinkle of cinnamon and mini marshmallows 

Beverages: 

  • Chicha Morada: Punch made with purple corn, pineapple, apples, cinnamon, and cloves garnished with a lime wheel (Non-alcoholic) (New) 
  • Chicha Morada with Pisco: Punch made with pisco spirit, purple corn, pineapple, apples, cinnamon, and cloves garnished with a lime wheel (New) 
  • Coquito: Coconut cream, coconut milk, sweetened condensed milk, Bacardí Superior Rum, and Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum topped with cinnamon 
  • Oaxaca Old Fashioned: Flecha Azul Reposado Tequila, Del Maguey Vida Mezcal, agave nectar, and flavors of chocolate and orange served over ice and garnished with an orange wedge 
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Anaheim ProduceSunset Boulevard  

Food Items: 

Gingerbread Bites (Plant-based)

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Backlot Express  

Echo Lake  

Food Items: 

  • Hickory Holiday Mac: Macaroni & cheese with burnt ends, crispy onions, and chili pepper sauce (New) 
  • Jolly Jam Slider: Angus burger with bourbon-garlic-bacon jam, smoky paprika aïoli, and chili pepper sauce served on a Hawaiian roll (New) 
  • Sleigh Bell Brussels Sprouts with bourbon-onion jam and crispy onions (Plant-based) (New) 
  • Sweet Chili Cheer Chicken Slider: Chicken thighs tossed in sweet chili aïoli topped with Asian slaw and cilantro served on a brioche roll (New) 
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  • Holly Jolly Bread Pudding: Warm bread pudding swirled with chocolate-hazelnut spread and topped with cherries, holiday sprinkles, and a chocolate gingerbread man (New) 
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Beverages: 

  • Figgy Pudding Martini: Figenza Mediterranean Fig Flavored Vodka, fig jam, agave, half & half, ginger beer, and allspice garnished with nutmeg (New) 
  • Dogfish Head 90 Minute IPA (New) 
  • Miller High Life Lager (New) 
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Baseline Tap HouseGrand Avenue

Food Items: 

  • Macaroni & Cheese Croquettes: A blend of pepper jack, Gouda, and cheddar with spicy aïoli dipping sauce 
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Beverages: 

  • Beer Margarita: Blend of Patrón Silver Tequila, Cointreau Liqueur, and lime juice topped with North Coast Brewing Co. Scrimshaw Pilsner served over ice 
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Dinosaur Gertie’s Ice Cream of Extinction– Echo Lake 

Food Items: 

  • Christmas Gertie Cookie: Gertie sugar cookie with a Santa hat 
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Dockside DinerEcho Lake

Food Items: 

  • Loaded Samosas: Potato and pea-stuffed samosas with curried chickpeas, plant-based herb crema, and tomato-pomegranate chutney (Plant-based) 
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  • Meatball and Polenta: Giant meatball with marinara and creamy cheese polenta 
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  • Christmas Tree Cookie Stack: Vanilla cookie stack filled with pistachio buttercream, cranberry, and raspberry jam topped with sprinkles and a yellow candy star 

Beverages: 

  • Sandy Claws Hot Cocoa: Hot Cocoa by Joffrey’s topped with cherry whipped cream (Non-alcoholic) 
  • Stroopwafel Bourbon Coffee: Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight Bourbon, salted caramel syrup, half & half, Joffrey’s Cold Brew Coffee, and caramel sauce garnished with crushed waffle (New) 
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Epic Eats– Echo Lake

 Food Items: 

  • S’mores Funnel Cake: Mini funnel cake topped with a giant roasted marshmallow, chocolate and marshmallow sauce, chocolate curls, and cinnamon cereal 
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  • Spicy Korean Chicken Funnel Cake: Mini funnel cake topped with spicy Korean fried chicken and pickled slaw 
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Beverages: 

  • Warm Spiced Chai Cocktail: Twinings Chai Tea, RumChata Cream Liqueur, vanilla, and cinnamon 
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Fairfax FareSunset Boulevard

Food Items: 

  • Holiday Turkey Popover: Roasted turkey and creamy mashed potatoes topped with gravy and cranberry chutney in a house-made popover 
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  • “Just the Sides” Popover: Macaroni & cheese and savory collard greens topped with cornbread crumbs in a house-made popover 
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  • Raspberry-Lemon Square: Lemon filling topped with raspberry powdered sugar and glazed raspberries (New) 

Beverages: 

  • Eggnog: Traditional eggnog with caramel swirl (Non-alcoholic) (New) 
  • Eggnog with Whisky: Traditional eggnog with Fireball Cinnamon Whisky and caramel swirl (New) 
  • Mistletoe Martini: Tito’s Handmade Vodka, St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur, and cranberry juice topped with fresh cranberries and mint leaves 
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Hollywood ScoopsSunset Boulevard

Food Items: 

  • Kermit Mint Whirl: Green apple boba pearls and white chocolate cheesecake topped with mint chocolate chip ice cream and green M&M’S Milk Chocolate candies (Served in a souvenir cup, while supplies last) (New) 
  • Miss Piggy Strawberry Glam: Strawberry boba pearls and strawberry cheesecake topped with chocolate pearls, strawberry ice cream, and pink M&M’S Milk Chocolate candies (Served in a souvenir cup, while supplies last) (New) 
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Beverages: 

  • Yuletide Scoop: Vanilla Ice Cream with Kahlúa Coffee Liqueur and Stoli Vanilla Vodka topped with whipped cream and a cherry (New) 
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Ice Cold HydraulicsGrand Avenue

Food Items: 

  • Gingerbread Bites (Plant-based) 
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  • Jolly Gingerbread Mini Churros: Gingerbread churros with chocolate-hazelnut sauce and holiday sprinkles (New) 
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Beverages: 

  • Mint Chocolate Cold Brew: Joffrey’s Cold Brew Coffee with chocolate syrup and mint cold foam (Non-alcoholic) (New) 
  • Mint Chocolate Cold Brew with Rum: Joffrey’s Cold Brew Coffee with Kōloa Kauaʻi Cacao Rum, chocolate syrup, and mint cold foam (New) 
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Jazzy Holidays at The Hollywood Brown Derby– Hollywood Boulevard

(Reservations recommended) 

Food Items: 

  • Charcuterie: House-made cured meats and accompaniments with blue cheese mousse and toasted sourdough 
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  • Chorizo Arancini with shaved Parmesan and salmorejo tomato sauce 
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  • Hamachi with caper aïoli, Dijon-avocado mousse, and citrus-champagne vinaigrette 
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  • Jazzy Sliders: Bison and pork, onion jam, and dulce gorgonzola cheese on a brioche roll 
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  • Pork Belly Bao: Korean barbecue, cucumber slaw, and soy vinaigrette 
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  • Shrimp Cocktail with house-made cocktail sauce and spicy avocado spread 
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  • Sticky Chicken Wings with sweet-and-spicy soy 
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  • Tofu Bao: Seared tofu, cucumber slaw, and soy vinaigrette (Plant-based) 
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Beverages: 

  • Holiday Mickey Hot Cocoa: Hot Cocoa by Joffrey’s topped with whipped cream, caramel-chocolate brownie Mickey ears, and holiday sprinkles (Non-alcoholic) 
  • The Sleigh Bell: Ginger beer, rosemary syrup, pomegranate, cranberry, and lime juice (Non-alcoholic)  
  • Hollywood Lights: Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum, Parrot Bay Coconut Rum, DOLE Pineapple Juice, and cranberry juice 
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  • Mocha Espresso Mint-tini: Tia Maria Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur, Bols Peppermint Schnapps Liqueur, Mozart Chocolate Liqueur, and vanilla cream garnished with chocolate and crushed peppermint mix (New) 
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  • Old Fashioned: Knob Creek Kentucky Straight Bourbon, house-made orange syrup, and maraschino cherries 
  • Peanut Butter Whiskey Cream: RumChata Cream Liqueur and Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey 
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  • Poinsettia Fizz: Grand Marnier Liqueur, cranberry juice, simple syrup, and prosecco garnished with frozen cranberries (New) 
  • Pomegranate Whisky Sour: Crown Royal Blended Canadian Whisky, pomegranate juice, and sweet-and-sour 
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  • Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate: Stoli Vanilla Vodka, Baileys Original Irish Cream Liqueur, salted caramel syrup, and Hot Cocoa by Joffrey’s garnished with whipped cream and caramel crispy pearls (New) 
  • Spiced Pear Martini: Grey Goose Vodka, spiced pear syrup, and lemon juice 
  • Vodka Martini: Grey Goose Vodka and Dolin Dry Vermouth de Chambéry 
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KRNR The Rock Station– Sunset Boulevard

Food Items: 

  • Arepas de Choclo: Sweet corn cakes with cheese topped with cilantro aïoli and served with jícama slaw (New) 
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  • Churro Sundae: Churros topped with vanilla soft-serve, spiced apples, and spiced chocolate sauce (New) 

Beverages: 

  • Spiced Apple Sangria: Fireball Cinnamon Whisky, red wine, apple cider, Minute Maid Orange Juice, and lemon and lime juices garnished with a star fruit chip (New) 
  • White Cranberry Margarita: Teremana Blanco Tequila, Grand Marnier Liqueur, white cranberry juice, lime juice, and simple syrup with a sugar rim and cranberries (New) 
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Market– Animation Courtyard  

Food Items: 

  • Spring Rolls filled with buffalo chicken and served with jalapeño ranch dipping sauce 
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  • Mike-aroon: Toasted coconut cookie with green white chocolate and topped with a sugar eye (New) 

Beverages: 

  • Bing Bong Candy Lemonade: Frozen strawberry lemonade slushy and butterfly pea flower tea topped with pink cotton candy and freeze-dried candy (Non-alcoholic) (New) 
  • Caramel-Apple Cider: Werther’s Original Caramel, apple cider, and cinnamon topped with Werther’s Original Caramel Popcorn (Non-alcoholic) (New) 
  • Caramel-Apple Cider with Moonshine: Werther’s Original Caramel, apple cider, cinnamon, and Ole Smoky Apple Pie Moonshine topped with Werther’s Original Caramel Popcorn (New) 
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Pretzel PaloozaSunset Boulevard

Food Items:  

  • Guava and Cream Cheese Quesito: Cream cheese and guava baked in a flaky puff pastry (New) 
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  • Gingerbread Bites (Plant-based)
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The Trolley Car CaféHollywood Tower Hotel

Food Items:  

  • Duffy Brownie: Chocolate brownie, cherries, and white chocolate chips decorated with fudge buttercream and topped with a caramel-chocolate Duffy paw print 
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  • Gingerbread Bites (Plant-based) 
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Tune-In LoungeEcho Lake

Beverages: 

  • Holiday Dill-light: Hendrick’s Original Gin, John D. Taylor’s Velvet Falernum Liqueur, St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur, lime juice, pickle juice, chili-lime rim, and pickle garnish (New) 
  • Tropical Tidings: Parrot Bay Coconut Rum, Bols Blue Curaçao Liqueur, Bols Peach Schnapps Liqueur, white cranberry juice, and ginger beer with a shredded coconut rim (New) 
  • Winter Spice Long Island Iced Tea: Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Hendrick’s Original Gin, Bacardí Superior Rum, Corazón Blanco Tequila, Cointreau Liqueur, lime juice, cinnamon syrup, cranberry juice, and Sprite with a lemon wheel (New) 
  • In Holiday Fashion: Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight Bourbon, rosemary syrup, cranberry and lime juices, and cinnamon 
  • Sugar Cookie Martini: Stoli Vanilla Vodka, Baileys Original Irish Cream Liqueur, and Disaronno Originale Liqueur mixed with milk and sugar topped with a sugar cookie and holiday sprinkles 
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Twilight Soirée at the Tip Top ClubHollywood Boulevard

Beverages: 

  • Sparkling Pomegranate-Apple Cider: Pomegranate green tea topped with sparkling apple cider (Non-alcoholic) 
  • 1939 Royale: Teremana Blanco Tequila, Cointreau Liqueur, desert pear, agave nectar, and lime juice topped with Domaine Ste. Michelle Brut (Served in a souvenir champagne flute, while supplies last) 
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  • Top Floor Daiquiri: Parrot Bay Coconut Rum, ube, lime juice, and a splash of shimmer (Served in a souvenir champagne flute, while supplies last) 
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Specialty Offerings at Outdoor Vending Locations- Throughout the Park

Food Items:  

  • Gingerbread Bites (Plant-based) 
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Beverages:  

  • Gingerbread Whisky Mule: Fireball Cinnamon Whisky, gingerbread syrup, lime juice, and ginger beer garnished with a gingerbread bite (New) 
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  • In Holiday Fashion: Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight Bourbon, rosemary syrup, cranberry and lime juices, and cinnamon 
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  • Sugar Cookie Martini: Stoli Vanilla Vodka, Baileys Original Irish Cream Liqueur, and Disaronno Originale Liqueur mixed with milk and sugar topped with a sugar cookie and holiday sprinkles 
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Snack Cart(Annual Passholder Exclusive) 

Across from Beverly Sunset Boutique  

Beverages:  

  • Blue Sparkling Cider: White cranberry juice, guava syrup, blue curaçao syrup, lime juice, and sparkling apple cider with a blue sugar rim and sugar snowflake (Non-alcoholic) (New) 
  • Sparkling Snowflake Mimosa: White cranberry juice, guava syrup, blue curaçao syrup, lime juice, and champagne with a blue sugar rim and sugar snowflake (New) 
Disney Vacation Club Members to Recieve Complimentary Treats during Jollywood Nights

Grab your ticket, save your appetite, and get ready for a spectacular holiday season full of treats and timeless entertainment at Disney Jollywood Nights!

Personalized Avatar Figures Closes at World of Avatar in Animal Kingdom

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Disney Permanently Closes Personalized Avatar Figure Experience in Pandora – The World of Avatar

It looks like one of Pandora’s most “out-of-this-world” experiences has officially gone extinct. The personalized Avatar figure experience inside Windtraders at Disney’s Animal Kingdom has permanently closed as of October 1, 2025.

Related: New Details Revealed on Monstropolis at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Personalized Avatar Figures Closes at World of Avatar in Animal Kingdom

This unique offering allowed guests to become one with the Na’vi—well, at least in collectible form. Guests would sit for a quick face scan before choosing details like body type, hair style, and eye color to create a custom Avatar action figure modeled after themselves. Once finished, the mini-me Na’vi would be packaged and ready to take home as a one-of-a-kind souvenir straight from the Valley of Mo’ara.

Unfortunately, despite its creative concept and ties to Pandora’s immersive storytelling, the experience never quite achieved banshee-level popularity. Earlier this summer, prices were even slashed from $79.99 to $50 in an attempt to boost interest. Now, the station sits shuttered behind black curtains inside the Windtraders gift shop, with themed baskets and décor filling the space where the scanners and screens once stood.

Related: Disney Honors America: 250th Anniversary Festivities Announced

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Disney has not yet announced what will replace the experience—or whether anything new will be added to that corner of the store. For now, guests can still find plenty of glowing bioluminescent merch, banshee plush, and Na’vi-inspired apparel to help keep their inner Avatar spirit alive.

New Disney Park Pal Outfit Pin Sets at Hollywood Studios!

Disney Park Pal Outfit Pin Sets

New Disney Park Pal Outfit Pin Sets at Hollywood Studios!

Have you seen the latest must-have pins popping up at Hollywood Studios? Seriously, if you’re a pin collector or just love a fun, interactive souvenir, you’ve got to check out the Disney Park Pal Outfit Pin sets! These are not your average pins, folks.

Each set is a little three-piece party: the main character and two super-cool magnetic outfits that literally snap right over them. The best part? They only cost $29.99 each, which is a pretty sweet deal for three pins with a fun twist!

Related – Starry Night Delights: Unveiling the New Disney Starlight Pins

Let’s dive into the sets! Kicking things off, we have the main mouse himself: the Mickey Park Pal Outfits Set. Mickey is ready for action with his two looks! First up, a sleek red racing suit perfect for zooming down the track, and he comes with a shiny golden trophy accessory. Then, he transforms into a rootin’ tootin’ star with a cowboy outfit and a cool sheriff’s badge. Both accessories feature that classic cursive Disney “D” logo, adding a touch of vintage charm!

Next in line is the always-sassy Donald Park Pal Outfits Set! Donald is ready to march to the beat of his own drum, literally! His first look is a striking red and brown band member outfit complete with a trumpet accessory. When he’s not leading the parade, he’s exploring with a cool safari-style outfit and a compass to guide his way. How much fun is that?

But here’s where things get really fun! Because all the Park Pal characters are designed to be about the same size and shape, their outfits can be swapped! Imagine Chip and Dale getting into each other’s wardrobes! Speaking of, let’s look at the mischievous duo. The Dale Park Pal Outfits Set is all about adventure! Dale is ready to fight dragons in a knight’s suit of armor and a shield, or he can sail the high seas as a swashbuckling pirate in a pirate’s costume with a treasure chest!

Finally, the Chip Park Pal Outfits Set brings the show and the stars! Chip’s first amazing outfit is a bold red and black ringmaster’s uniform accompanied by a box of popcorn because every great show needs a snack! His second look is totally out of this world: a sleek spacesuit with a miniature rocket accessory.

Seriously, the mix-and-match possibilities with these sets are endless. You can create totally unique looks every time you wear them! If you’re at Hollywood Studios, make sure to snag one (or all!) of these sets before they disappear!

New Pastel Mickey Walt Disney World Sweatshirts For A Cozy Winter Style!

Pastel Mickey Walt Disney World Sweatshirts

New Pastel Mickey Walt Disney World Sweatshirts For A Cozy Winter Style!

Get ready to sprinkle some magic into your wardrobe because we need to talk about the Pastel Mickey Walt Disney World Sweatshirts that have landed at Hollywood Studios. Seriously, these aren’t your average park souvenirs, they’re a vibe!

So, where can you grab these beauties? They’ve been spotted at Hollywood Studios, and they all retail for $59.99 each. That’s a great price for a super high-quality, perfectly designed Walt Disney World souvenir. Whether you choose the pretty pink, the versatile beige, or the rare light blue, you’re getting a comfy piece of magic.

Related – New Pink and Purple Walt Disney World Sweatshirts Spotted at Hollywood Studios!

First up, let’s gush over my absolute personal favorite: the Pink Sweatshirt. This shade of pink is seriously spot-on, it’s that perfect, soft pastel that looks good on absolutely everyone. The design is just as charming: right in the middle, you get a cool debossed Mickey outline paired with crisp Walt Disney World embroidery. It’s subtle, it’s stylish, and honestly, it’s just so cute. This is the one you’ll be reaching for constantly, whether you’re strolling down Sunset Boulevard or chilling at home dreaming of your next trip.

Pastel Mickey Walt Disney World Sweatshirts

Now, if you’re all about keeping things low-key and chic, the Beige Sweatshirt is your dream come true. This neutral color is super versatile and looks effortlessly cool. It keeps the exact same adorable design as the pink one, that fantastic debossed Mickey and the embroidered Disney World logo. It’s the perfect choice for anyone who loves that minimalist Disney aesthetic while still rocking the park look. You can seriously pair this with anything!

Pastel Mickey Walt Disney World Sweatshirts

But wait, there’s a rare gem in the collection: the Light Blue Sweatshirt! You guys know that Disney doesn’t often drop a color this perfect, like a clear sky on a sunny Florida day. This light blue shade is absolutely chef’s kiss. If this color speaks to you, do not hesitate! It features the same awesome design as the others, and because that sky blue is a less common release, you’ll want to snap it up before it vanishes into the Disney vault.

Don’t miss out on adding this pastel perfection to your collection!

Possible Filming Date for Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade Taping Revealed

Possible Filming Date for Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade Taping Revealed

Festival of Fantasy Steps Aside for ABC Holiday Parade Filming at Magic Kingdom

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Magic Kingdom — and that means Main Street U.S.A. is about to turn into a full-blown film set once again. Disney has quietly removed the Festival of Fantasy Parade from the schedule on November 8 and 9, a sure sign that it’s time to roll cameras on the ABC Disney Parks Holiday Specials featuring Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade.

Related: New Food & Beverage Revealed for 2025 Jollywood Nights

Possible Filming Date for Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade Taping Revealed

While Disney hasn’t officially confirmed the taping, this timing perfectly matches the pattern of previous years, when early November dates were used for filming the televised holiday spectaculars that air on ABC during Thanksgiving and Christmas week.

Guests who visit the park on those dates might just find themselves in the middle of some TV magic. In past years, Disney has run two showings of the Christmastime Parade during filming — usually around 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. — complete with crowd control, pauses for retakes, and the occasional surprise celebrity performance.

Related: Your Guide To The 2025 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party!

Possible Filming Date for Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade Taping Revealed

Adding to the holiday buzz, production for this year’s specials has already begun across Walt Disney World. Earlier this week, a performance was filmed at Animal Kingdom’s Tree of Life featuring Mariah the Scientist, confirming that the cameras are rolling for this year’s seasonal showcase.

The Christmastime Parade will make its official guest debut during the first Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party of the season on November 7, 2025, just one day before the likely filming dates. After production wraps, the Festival of Fantasy Parade is scheduled to return on November 10.

New Food & Beverage Revealed for 2025 Jollywood Nights

New Food & Beverage Revealed for Jollywood Nights

Disney Jollywood Nights 2025 Serves Up a Star-Studded Holiday Menu at Hollywood Studios

Disney’s most glamorous holiday party is getting a delicious new lineup for 2025, and it’s giving very Hollywood energy. Disney just dropped a sneak peek at this year’s Disney Jollywood Nights food and beverage menu at Disney’s Hollywood Studios — and it’s a festive mix of glitz, flavor, and Muppet-level flair.

Related: New Details Revealed on Monstropolis at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

New Food & Beverage Revealed for Jollywood Nights

From savory bites to sweet treats (and even a few pickle-based surprises), here’s what’s lighting up the menu this season:

• Arepas de Choclo – Sweet corn cakes layered with cheese, topped with cilantro aioli, and paired with jicama masala. A perfect mix of holiday comfort and tropical flair.

• Jolly Jam Slider (Backlot Express) – A seasoned Angus burger topped with garlic bacon jam, smoky paprika aioli, and chili-pepper sauce on a Hawaiian roll. You had us at bacon jam.

• Holiday Dill-Light (Tune-In Lounge) – A cocktail with Hendrick’s Gin, St. Germain elderflower liqueur, lime juice, pickle juice, and a chili-lime rim. Yes, it’s a pickle cocktail, and it’s serving dill-ightful holiday vibes.

• Jolly Gingerbread Mini Churros (Ice Cold Hydraulics) – Mini churros drizzled with chocolate-hazelnut sauce and topped with holiday sprinkles. Bite-sized joy with every crunch.

New Food & Beverage Revealed for Jollywood Nights

• Miss Piggy Strawberry Glam & Kermit Mint Whirl (Hollywood Scoops) – Two over-the-top dessert sundaes that are as extra as the Muppets themselves. Miss Piggy’s version features strawberry boba pearls, cheesecake, and strawberry ice cream, while Kermit’s mix includes mint chocolate chip ice cream, green apple boba, and white chocolate cheesecake.

• Mint Chocolate Cold Brew (Ice Cold Hydraulics) – Made with Joffrey’s Cold Brew, chocolate rum, chocolate syrup, mint cold foam, and chocolate drizzle. A non-alcoholic version will also be available for anyone skipping the holiday spirits.

• Christmas Gertie Cookie (Dinosaur Gertie’s Ice Cream of Extinction) – A brontosaurus-shaped cookie decked out for the season, because nothing says “holiday cheer” quite like Santa Gertie.

Related: A Complete Guide to Disney’s Jollywood Nights at Hollywood Studios!

New Food & Beverage Revealed for Jollywood Nights

Between these new menu items and the expanded character lineup (hello, Bing Bong, Chewbacca, and Partysaurus Rex!), Disney Jollywood Nights continues to shine as Hollywood Studios’ chicest celebration of the holiday season.

Disney Parks See Modest 2024 Growth as Universal U.S. Attendance Declines

Disney Parks See Modest Growth as Universal U S Attendance Declines

Magic Kingdom Still Reigns Supreme as World’s Most Visited Theme Park in 2024 TEA Report

The numbers are in, and once again, the crown belongs to the Kingdom. According to the newly released 2024 TEA Global Experience Index, Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom remains the most visited theme park on the planet, drawing an incredible 17.8 million guests last year. Looks like the Most Magical Place on Earth is still living up to its name!

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Disney Parks See Modest Growth as Universal U S Attendance Declines

Across the rest of Walt Disney World, attendance continued to climb like Dumbo on a windy day. EPCOT soared to 12.1 million visitors (up 1.3%), Hollywood Studios welcomed 10.3 million (up 0.3%), and Animal Kingdom roared to 8.8 million (also up 0.3%). Altogether, the four Florida parks attracted around 49 million guests in 2024 — a steady recovery that shows the magic is stronger than ever.

Globally, the top five theme parks stayed familiar: Magic Kingdom held the top spot, followed by Disneyland in California, Universal Studios Japan, Tokyo Disneyland, and Shanghai Disneyland. Worldwide, attendance among the top 25 theme parks climbed roughly 2.4%, reflecting a strong year for travel and tourism.

Over in the rival corner, Universal Orlando’s parks saw a small dip — 9.6 million at Universal Studios Florida and 9.8 million at Islands of Adventure — but don’t expect that to last long. With Epic Universe now open, Universal is expected to rocket up the charts in next year’s report.

In terms of market share, Disney still rules Orlando with about 68% of total theme park attendance, while Universal holds around 26% and SeaWorld swims in at 6%. Universal’s steady rise over the last decade shows just how much the competition is heating up in Central Florida’s theme park showdown.

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Disney Parks See Modest Growth as Universal U S Attendance Declines

For guests, this means two things: the crowds aren’t going anywhere, and neither is the investment. Disney’s got plenty of new magic on the horizon with projects like Tiana’s Bayou Adventure and the upcoming Tropical Americas expansion at Animal Kingdom. Meanwhile, Universal’s Epic Universe is already drawing record-breaking attention. The battle for your vacation days (and dollars) is officially back in full swing.

So whether you’re Team Mickey or Team Minion, one thing’s certain — Orlando’s theme park scene is thriving, and there’s never been a better time to join the fun.

New Disney Princess Dresses Cookie Ornament Set For A Sweet and Magical Tree!

Disney Princess Dresses Cookie Ornament Set

New Disney Princess Dresses Cookie Ornament Set For A Sweet and Magical Tree!

Drop everything because this Disney Princess Dresses Cookie Ornament Set is the cutest thing you’ll see all season! Forget boring baubles; we’re talking about six adorable ornaments that look exactly like royal, frosted sugar cookies. Each one is a Disney Princess dress, perfectly decorated to look like it’s been piped with the most beautiful, colorful royal icing. It’s the perfect blend of holiday sparkle and total princess magic!

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This set features the iconic gowns of some of our favorite leading ladies: you get the gorgeous looks of Snow White, Aurora, Cinderella, Tiana, Belle, and the fabulous Mulan. Imagine those instantly recognizable colors and details, all re-imagined as a sweet treat you can hang on your tree! They seriously look good enough to eat but please, don’t! The whole set is packaged like a total dream, too: they come resting on a piece of cardboard that looks just like a classic baking tray, making them perfect for gifting (or, let’s be real, treating yourself).

Disney Princess Dresses Cookie Ornament Set

You can snag this six-piece set for $39.99, and you’ll want to head straight to Walt Disney World to find them. Whether you’re decking out your holiday tree or just looking for a year-round Disney display, these cookie-inspired dresses bring a fresh, whimsical flair that’s impossible to resist. They’re a sweet little slice of Disney magic you can keep forever!

Don’t Expect Epic Universe on Universal Annual Passes in 2026

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Why Universal Orlando Annual Passholders Shouldn’t Expect Epic Universe Access in 2026 (Yet)

Universal Orlando fans hoping to take their Annual Passes on a warp pipe into Epic Universe next year might want to press pause. The resort released its full slate of 2026 ticket offerings today, and while there’s plenty to get excited about, one detail stands out: Epic Universe remains a separate experience—at least for now.

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Don't Expect Epic Universe on Universal Annual Passes in 2026

Among the lineup are discounted one-day tickets for current Universal Orlando Annual Passholders to visit Epic Universe throughout 2026. This special perk is a nice gesture, but it also signals that the highly anticipated fourth theme park won’t be included in the Annual Pass structure next year.

Epic Universe only opened this past May, and the crowds haven’t slowed down one bit. Attractions like Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge, Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry, and Mine-Cart Madness regularly see wait times well over two hours—sometimes climbing north of three. Given the park’s popularity, it makes sense that Universal isn’t ready to open the floodgates by adding it to Annual Pass access just yet.

There’s still a glimmer of hope for the future, though. Universal has quietly introduced a new 4-Park Park-to-Park ticket that allows guests to hop between Universal Studios Florida, Islands of Adventure, Volcano Bay, and Epic Universe. That’s the first major step toward integrating Epic into the resort’s broader ticketing system—and possibly a preview of what a future 4-Park Annual Pass could look like.

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For now, Epic Universe Passholder perks are only confirmed through the end of 2025. If those benefits continue into next year—or if Universal sees the 4-park tickets working smoothly without spiking wait times at Epic—we might see Annual Pass access arrive as soon as 2027.

Until then, Passholders will just have to keep their star power charged and enjoy discounted one-day access to Universal’s newest world of adventure. After all, good things come to those who queue.

New Details Revealed on Monstropolis at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

New Details Revealed on Monstropolis at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
New Details Revealed on Monstropolis at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

CFTOD Filing Reveals First Look at Monsters, Inc. Coaster Layout and Electrical Infrastructure for Monstropolis Expansion at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

It looks like the power is on, and the doors are about to swing open to Monstropolis! A newly released Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD) filing has given fans their first behind-the-scenes peek at the electrical infrastructure plans for Disney’s Monsters, Inc.-themed expansion at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

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New Details Revealed on Monstropolis at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Filed as part of the October 24, 2025 CFTOD Board of Supervisors meeting agenda, the document refers to Project L, widely believed to be the internal codename for the upcoming Monstropolis area. The report confirms that Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. will design, permit, and fully fund new electrical systems to power the land—including an underground duct bank, directional drilling, and three separate electric service yards positioned around the development.

The most exciting detail? The filing contains faint but distinct track layout plans for the new Monsters, Inc. coaster, expected to be themed to the iconic Door Vault chase sequence from Pixar’s hit film. The coaster appears to sit in the area formerly used for backstage parking, right behind what was once the Muppets Courtyard.

Early concept art and model photos shared earlier this year hinted that the ride would feature a vertical lift and multi-level track system designed to simulate the dizzying motion of flying door hangers through the Monstropolis factory. With this new document now confirming the placement of electrical service yards and infrastructure easements, the project seems to be shifting from groundwork to vertical progress.

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New Details Revealed on Monstropolis at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

The agreement also grants CFTOD a permanent easement over the property, allowing the district to manage future maintenance and operations for the utility systems once construction wraps. It’s a small but telling glimpse into how Disney and the district are coordinating as Monstropolis continues to take shape.

Between last month’s permit filings for Harryhausen’s restaurant and now this major infrastructure milestone, the city of monsters is fast becoming a reality. While Disney hasn’t officially announced a timeline, construction photos show steady progress behind the Animation Courtyard demolition site—suggesting that we may see the doors to Monstropolis swing open sooner than expected.

Get ready to laugh, scream, and power up those canisters—Monstropolis is coming to life at Disney’s Hollywood Studios!

New R2-H25 Holiday Droid Factory Figure Found at Hollywood Studios!

R2-H25 Holiday Droid Factory Figure

New R2-H25 Holiday Droid Factory Figure Found at Hollywood Studios!

Forget ordinary, this year, your holiday decor is getting a dose of the galaxy far, far away! The latest (and arguably cutest) addition to the Droid Factory lineup has arrived, and it’s ready to bring some festive cheer: say hello to R2-H25 Holiday Droid Factory Figure, the holiday-ready astromech.

If you want to grab this sweet unit for your own collection or as a perfect gift for a fellow fan, it retails for just $17.99. You can pick him up right now, either online at the Disney Store or in person if you’re lucky enough to be visiting Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World.

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With an incredible number of droids bustling across the Star Wars universe, it’s about time one geared up specifically for the most wonderful time of the year. R2-H25 is ditching the traditional look for some seriously sweet style. This droid is fully sculpted and decked out in candy cane-inspired armor, meaning his dome and plating are striped with bright holiday colors. It’s a completely unique look that makes him stand out from your typical black and white or blue and white R-series unit.

R2-H25 Holiday Droid Factory Figure

But he’s not just a statue, this little guy is fully articulated, with arms that are just waiting to be positioned to receive all your festive energy, or maybe just to hold a tiny, imaginary hot cocoa. He’s perfect for displaying on a shelf, tucking under the tree, or adding a bit of Star Wars flair to your mantelpiece. Don’t wait too long, you’ll want this droid rolling around your house well before the holiday season is in full swing!